Sparaxis 
Beautiful South African bulbs produc- 
ing flowers of great brilliance in a variety 
of colors, including white, yellow, pink, 
red, lavender and combinations of these 
colors. Culture and habit of growth same 
as for Freesias. 12 inches. Delivery July 
to Dec. 
BLOEM ERF HYBRIDS. A cross be- 
tween Sparaxis and Straptanthera. Flow- 
ers larger than either parent, and the color 
combinations are truly marvelous. Highly 
recommended. $1.50 doz. 
LEMON GLORY. Tall lemon yellow. 
$1.50 doz. 
MIXED. A mixture of many colors and 
types. $1.00 doz. 
Sprekelia 
Aztec Lilv 
FORMOSISSIMA. A large flower of 
dazzling vermillion scarlet color. It is 
an Amaryllis with the shape of an Orchid. 
Easily grown in pots. In California, they 
are excellent planted out in the garden. 
Delivered throughout the year. 35c. 
FORMOSISSIMA SUPERBA. Larger, 
brighter than the type. Evergreen foliage. 
35c. 

Strelitzia Regina 
Strelitzia 
Bird of Paradise 
REGINA. Beautiful flowers which resem- 
ble birds about to take flight; gaily colored 
deep blue and orange. Banana-like foliage 
and a lovely subject for the conservatory. 
Does well in large pots or tubs, and out- 
doors in mild climates. Small plants, 
$3.50; flowering size, $5.00 and up. F.O.B. 
Arcadia 
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Tritonia lineata 
Streptanthera 
CUPREA. Brilliant cape bulb. Foliage 
like Tritonia. Flowers open flat. Color, 
brilliant orange-red with violet eye. Hard- 
ier than Freesia and more vivid than Spar- 
axis. Each bulb produces several spikes 
of bloom. 6 to 8 inches tall. $1.00 doz. 
Sternbergia 
Fall Crocus 
LUTEA. Dwarf, bright yellow flowers 
belonging to the Amaryllis family, but 
resembling a Crocus. Blooms profusely in 
August and September from bare bulbs 
and is immediately followed by beautiful 
shiny foliage which lasts throughout the 
winter. Ideal for pot culture or for plant- 
ing among stepping stones. Multiplies rap- 
idly. 6 inches. Summer delivery. $2.00 doz. 
Tigridia 
Shell Flower 
POVONIA. Mexican bulbs of the 
family. Pleated, palm-like foliage 
very large flowers of vivid colors and 
markings. They bloom all Summer and 
even though the individual flowers last one 
day the parade of color will continue for 
three months. Plant the bulbs in light 
sandy loam about 3 inches deep and water 
well after the plant starts actual growth 
till after they have stopped blooming. Cul- 
Iris 
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